The Prayer of the Sportsman
Lord, in the battle that goes on through life
I ask but a field that is fair
A chance that is equal with all in strife,
And courage to strive and to dare.
And if I should win, let it be by the code,
With my faith and honor held high;
And if I should lose,
let me stand by the road
And cheer as the winner goes by.
-- Berton Braley